Management Accountant
Professional Search Group • Welshpool, WA, AU
30+ days ago
Job description
Job Description
- Management Accountant
- FT Perm
- SOR
- $120-130k + Super
Position Overview
Join a respected industrial organisation with a long-standing reputation for delivering essential equipment and services to some of Australia's leading industries. This is an opportunity to become part of a stable, growing business that values continuous improvement and commercial excellence.
Core Responsibilities
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, adjustments, reclassifications)
- Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities
- Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts
- Ensure compliance with GAAP / IFRS and company accounting policies
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations
- Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies
- Coordinate with AP, AR, payroll, and other departments
- Assist with process improvements and automation initiatives
- Support banking related matters
- Perform bank reconciliation
- Supporting Group reporting
Required Knowledge & Skills
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles (GAAP/AASB)
- General ledger accounting and reconciliation expertise
- Financial reporting and analysis
- ERP systems (e.g., Prontp)
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, reconciliations)
Soft Skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Clear communication with finance and non-finance teams
- Integrity and confidentiality with financial data
- Commitment and ownership
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
- 2–5 years of general accounting or GL experience (typical range)
- CPA / ACCA / CMA (preferred, depending on organization)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accuracy of journal entries and reconciliations
- Timeliness of month-end close
- Number of audit findings or adjustments
- Compliance with accounting standards
- Quality and clarity of financial reports